Beta vulgaris | Beetroot, White Beet | Herb
Beta vulgaris belongs to the plant family CHENOPODIACE and Genus Beta This Herb will grow well in a wide variety of loam or soils pertaining to most average garden situations , a pH which can apply to most normal garden soil conditions, . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Various
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Beta vulgaris does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Beta vulgaris so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Beta vulgaris beetroot,white beet is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The roots of Beta vulgaris have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Yellow is the most typical color produced by White beet (also known as beetroot).
Morus alba var. multicaulis is an Annual which means it lives for 1 year before dying. This plant needs to be regrown for success in the next season.
Beta vulgaris has an annual life cycle.
The Roots of Beta vulgaris can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … yellow
%s is edible. White beet (sometimes called beetroot) is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as a liver tonic, a gallbladder tonic and a cholesterol reducer. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the root. This anemophilous species has only a light pollen count during hay fever season. July to October is the usual season for causing hay-fever problems.
"Allergies A-Z", Myron A Lipkowitz and Tova Navarra, Facts on File, New York, 1994.
Betula alba | Bjrk, White Birch. Originated in Great Britain;Norway | Various
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"Dyes & Fibers", Will Bearfoot, Oliver Press, Willits California, 1975.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.